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30+ Shape Books for Preschool

Teach your preschooler about shapes with these adorable picture books! Our favorite children's shape books for preschool that feature circles, squares, triangles, and more as they explore the concept of shapes.Which shape book will you read first?  One of the first concepts that children learn about in math is shapes, both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional. Below we're featuring some of our favorite books that help build an understanding of shapes for your child. These books would ... Read more...

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Make a Shape Scarecrow for Math and Fine Motor Learning

Preschool is a mix of playtime, story time, building, reading, and crafting! I LOVE when you can combine two or more for lessons like this one: Make a Shape Scarecrow! Make a Shape ScarecrowRead a book about scarecrows with your child.Talk about the purpose of the scarecrow and how they are made.Learning Objectives for the Shape ScarecrowThe child will identify the shapes by name: square, rectangle, triangle, and circle. The child will practice position words: top, middle, and side. Materials ... Read more...

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Top 16 Toys to Keep Your Kids Thinking this Summer

Summer time means the kids have some extra time on their hands. Parents have a few options on what to do with the kids. One option that I strongly encourage is to purchase a few purposeful summer toys and games for the break from school. There are quite a few options out there that can literally change the way you kids are seeing the world, their careers and how they process information.I've put together some of my favorite summer toy picks for Critical Thinking Toys that will keep your ... Read more...

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Patriotic Party Play Date: Read, Make, Learn

Educational play dates can be EASY to plan!!! This Patriotic play date is perfectly fun, low mess, low cost and not too sugary! Explore these red, white and blue ideas with your preschooler and their friends!This morning, the kids and I had a ton of fun reading, making, and learning with Patriotic Crafts. Play dates do not have to be over-the-top to be thematic and tons of fun, in fact, simple sometimes goes smoother. I happened to have struck gold at Home Depot this weekend when I picked up a ... Read more...

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Create Your Own Star Stamps for Kids Art

Here's how to create your own star stamps with just a few items from around your house!  Your child will have hours of fun creating special star prints for those that help them shine in their life.This post contains affiliate links to Amazon.  This week's theme for the Weekly Virtual Book Club for Kids is SPACE!  We decided it would be fun to create a star art project for our activity.Our featured book is How to Catch a Star by Jeffers Oliver Did you see the other books ... Read more...

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How to Make Your Own Star Shaped Stamp With Your Child

There's one shape in childhood that kids love its STARS! Let's learn how to make your own star shaped stamp for your child to use for stamping with paint.  Are you ready to get stamping with the stars? This post contains affiliate links to Amazon.This art project is sure to be a hit with your little super star. A perfect way to celebrate a special person in their life or perhaps an upcoming patriotic holiday or even a special gold star for Christmas crafts and DIY star wrapping paper. ... Read more...

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A Very Hungry Caterpillar Teacher Appreciation Party

Do you have a “very special teacher” that you want to celebrate? Here’s a fun way to engage your child and their classmates into celebrating their teacher for Teacher Appreciation Week or an End of the Year Celebration. A Very Hungry Caterpillar Themed Teacher Appreciation Party All the caterpillar themed projects can be created in stations in less than an hour. Encourage the teacher to sit back and enjoy while the students create keepsakes for the teacher’s classroom. Grab some parent ... Read more...

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How to Make a Spring Break Scrapbook with Kids

Spring break can be a time of travel and memories for kids and their family. Making a spring break scrapbook can be a fun and easy way to help your child remember all of the things that want to remember for their trip. Plus we can sneak in a little writing and creativity to make this a special keepsake book for years to come.  Here's how to make your own Spring Break Scrapbook with kids that's budget-friendly.Making a Spring Break Scrapbook with KidsA vacation away from school is something our ... Read more...

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Heart Art for Preschool and Toddlers

Get creative this February with open ended heart art projects designed to let little ones explore a variety of art mediums. When the Heart Art for Preschool are complete, assemble to create a DIY book for children to read and share with their families. An easy homemade valentine! Art + Literacy = AWESOME!Heart Art for Preschool and ToddlersFrom splatter painting to sticker fun, let little ones explore art materials in a way that is open-ended AND gives families a fun end project to ... Read more...

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Winter Olympic Activities for Kids

Celebrate and learn about the Winter Olympics with your child with these fun and easy Winter Olympic Activities for Kids. It's the perfect time to learn about the world as you cheer on your favorite top athletes from around the world.Which Winter Olympic Sport is your Favorite?Disclosure: Affiliate links have been used in this post. All Opinions expressed are my own.The Winter Olympics have arrived!  If your kids are anything like mine I keep finding them drawn into the competitions and ... Read more...

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